(Audubon) The Audubon Wheelers put their unbeaten 10-0 record on the line Thursday night when they host eighth-ranked North Union in an 8-Player quarterfinal matchup. North Union enters the game with a 9-1 record.
Audubon is coming off an impressive 72-30 victory over Clarksville in the second round of the playoffs. Mason Kasperbauer scored four touchdowns, including one on a fumble recovery. After the game, Kasperbauer said the Wheelers’ game plan worked out well.
The Wheelers responded with 50 consecutive points after trailing 6-0 early in the game. Kasperbauer discusses the adjustments Audubon made that sparked the scoring barrage. He also points to stopping Clarksville on three consecutive fourth-down plays as a key to the Wheelers’ success.
Next up for the Wheelers is North Union. The Warriors have a productive offense led by quarterback Greyson Colegrove. He has completed 47 of 83 passes for 806 yards and 13 touchdowns while rushing for 1,062 yards and 24 touchdowns. Carson Crouch leads the Warriors’ ground game with 1,439 yards and 22 touchdowns on 167 carries. Cooper Hoye is the team’s leading receiver with 24 catches for 454 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Kickoff for Thursday night’s Audubon-North Union quarterfinal is scheduled for 7 p.m. You can hear the game on 96.5 FM, KSOM.
